What is Health?

The concept of health

1. Definition of Health

The state of health is the basic condition to ensure the quality of life and the overall development of the country. The narrow definition of “health” refers only to physical health; the broad definition of “health” includes various aspects, such as healthy physical fitness, non-smoking, sexual life, safety, stress management, health checkups, elimination of cardiovascular risk factors, drug control, cancer prevention, mental state, balanced nutrition, and health education.

The WHO defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being; not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

(1) Mental health

1. Have confidence in yourself and hope for your life.
2. Care about family and like to have close people.
3. Enjoy their work and be satisfied with their achievements.
4. Maintain a wide range of interests and activities.
5. Can use their potential strengths and take advantage of opportunities.
6. Knows their own weaknesses and is willing to accept help from others.
7. Can accept failure or setbacks and is willing to face or accept pain.
8. Can accept changes in the environment and adapt to them.
9. Enrich themselves from time to time to promote self-growth and maturity.
10. enjoy life and make their own life meaningful.

(2) Physical health

1. Develop good hygiene habits, such as cleanliness, sleep, diet, exercise and recreation, etc.
2. Receive preventive vaccination on time.
3. Regularly implement health checkups.
4. Quit bad habits, such as smoking, alcohol, betel nut, etc.
5. Improve the living environment, such as cleanliness, light, ventilation, temperature and humidity of the living and working environment.
6. Create the ability to live.

(3) good adaptability (social adaptation)

1. Adaptive behavior can lead to the satisfaction of personal needs and the release or alleviation of internal tensions.
2. Adaptive behavior is simultaneously accepted by others and appreciated by society.
3. The results of adaptation can facilitate the individual’s future adaptation.

2. Dimensions affecting health

(1) Genetic level

The genetic dimension covers the basic health framework and affects the other four dimensions of health. Biochemical, physiological, and morphological conditions are reflected in disease types, morbidity, organ damage, and reduced or impaired function.

(2) Functional aspects

Functional factors are closely related to the ability to perform physical activities and activities of daily living. Physiological functioning allows the body to be more efficient and less prone to fatigue, and recovery from fatigue is more rapid.

(3) Mental level

The mental level includes “emotional” and “cognitive” processes. Its importance is expressed in the continuous developmental feature of “consciousness leads ideas and ideas lead behaviors”. With a macroscopic and correct consciousness, positive and meaningful behavior can be achieved.

(4) Dimensions of Health Potential

This includes longevity, functional potential, and any dysfunctional development. The types of these dimensions are assessed in terms of mortality, morbidity, risk factor identification, medical utilization, decline in ability, physical function, mental capacity, functional activity, maintenance of good physical condition, maintenance of good mood, self-concept, overall concept of health, and years of healthy living.

(5) Dimensions of physical activity

Physical activity has an impact on most of the dimensions, and both exercise stimulation and exercise adaptation will affect the results of health status assessment.

3、Factors affecting health

(1)Intrinsic factors

1. Genetic characteristics
2. Age
3. Gender
4. Living habits
5. Immunity

(2) External factors

1. Education level
2. Economic factors
3. Demographic factors
4. Environmental factors
5. Quality of medical services

4、The concept of health management

(1) The choice of health and physical activity

(2) Health guidance and self-recognition

(3) Conditions for a healthy lifestyle

1. Regular exercise habits
2. Balanced nutrition
3. Stress management
4. Avoid destructive habits
5. Safe sexual behavior
6. Choose safe habits
7. Learn to handle first aid
8. Choosing good health behaviors
9. Seek and receive medical advice
10. Be a well-informed consumer
11. Protect the environment
12. Manage time effectively

(4) Principles of health promotion

1. The principle of moderation and moderation
2. Principle of balanced development
3. Principle of self-control
4. Principle of continuous learning
5. The principle of mastering opportunities